How to use the Paris Metro as a local

Paris Metro

Wondering how to use the Paris Metro as a local? Or, why to use it? Well, Paris is huge and overwhelming. Someone said it right that most of the people that land here either fall in love with Paris or hate the city. Unfortunately, to start with, I also had the later emotions as we … Read more

2016 – Our Travel Diary

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As we bid good bye to the year 2016 and enter into the year 2017, lets reflect on our fabulous year of travel once more. Most of us start new year with lots of new thoughts, resolutions, goals etc. As the year progresses, we meet many of them and some are carried forwarded for the next year. For … Read more

12 interesting things in City Palace Udaipur

City Palace Udaipur

“if you didn’t see the City Palace Udaipur, you didn’t see half of Udaipur”  This is exactly what our guide uttered as he took us inside the huge palace. On the fourth and final day of our trip to Udaipur in 2016, the city of lakes, we decided to explore the old city. This included a … Read more

Beautiful wedding depiction at Bagore Ki Haveli

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Every culture has it’s own particular rituals of wedding – some funny, some mesmerizing – all interesting. A hindu wedding is one of the most elaborate ones in the world. There are several stages and rituals that mark it. Colorful costumes, beautiful decorations, delicious food, big gathering of relatives and lots of music go hand in … Read more

2 day road trip from Bangalore | Gandikota and Belum Caves

A 2 days Bangalore to Gandikota and Belum Caves trip

Gandikota and Belum Caves were on our wishlist since long. So, finally happened this 2 day trip from Bangalore to Gandikota and Belum Caves. And I am so excited to share the details of this trip with you. Because it turned out to be one of the best road trips in India that we have … Read more

A weekend at Gorukana, B R Hills

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Gorukana is an eco resort located in B R Hills near Mysore. When we were looking for a weekend getaway a few weeks back, B R Hills immediately came to our minds. Because the monsoons have just receded, the forests are at their peak charm. Once we zeroed down on the destination, the next job … Read more

The Courtyard Homestay Chikkamagaluru

The Courtyard Chikmagaluru

Since 2017, it seems like the year of experiencing homestay for us. With Norwood Greens and the Lodge at Wah in Palampur, Casa Coorg, Peepal Tree Kabini and several others. And just when the year ended with a great stay experience with Jaswant Niwas staying here for 2 days in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, little did we know … Read more

A scenic highway drive – Bangalore to Kodaikanal

NH 44 from Bangalore to Thekkady / Madurai / Kodaikanal / Kanyakumari

The drive from Bangalore to Kodaikanal via NH7 is one of the most picturesque of the road trips that I have taken in India. Already been twice on this highway. Can’t wait to hit it once more. The highway is in a very good condition (If you are from the developed Countries, you might be … Read more

A weekend at B R Hills from Bangalore

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B R Hills or Biligiriranga Hills is one of the many beautiful hill ranges near Bangalore. It makes for a perfect weekend getaway from the metropolitan city of Bangalore. Although, it’s a surprise that many haven’t heard about it. While people mostly tend to go to the more popular weekend getaways, like visiting the hill … Read more

5 Best things to do in Pondicherry in two days

Pondicherry

There are so many things to do in Pondicherry , but when you have got just 2 days you need to figure out the best things to do in those two days. It was a long weekend of April, 2012 when we headed to Pondicherry for just 2 days. We were urging to break from … Read more